Category: English

Do you agree with the author on what the core of
human nature looks like (ie. Social order, cooperation, rationality, and
morality VS anarchy, individuality, emotionality, and immorality)?
Topic:
Do you agree with the author on
what the core of human nature looks like (ie. Social order, cooperation,
rationality, and morality VS anarchy, individuality, emotionality, and
immorality)?
Task: Write a quality argumentative essay on a
topic of your choice from the list below with all appropriate structures and an
effective use of details form the story to support your opinions.
grade 11 high school level 
include quotes from the text

You will be encouraged to watch multiple short documentaries listed below, but you will only choose ONE of these texts to focus your essay on. 
Scholarly Texts:
Laura Bolin Carroll – “Backpacks vs Briefcases: Steps Towards Rhetorical Analysis”
Christine Photinos & Ramie Tateishi – “Rhetorical Analysis of Film – Elements of Film”
Short Documentary Options:
Kelsie Moore – “The Gray Area” (17 minutes)
Scott Farris & Meg Griffiths – “Into the Circle”(17 Minutes)
Daniel Lambroso – “American Scar” (14 minutes)
The Writing Task:
In an organized and focused essay, identify the central argument of a short documentary film and provide an analysis of the rhetorical strategies used by the filmmaker that persuade the audience to consider that argument. 
Criteria for Success:
Length: Essay contains four (4) full pages of writing (not including the Works Cited Page).
Format: Use of MLA Formatting and Works Cited Page. (See the MLA Style Guide for more detailed examples/instructions). 
Source Usage:
Detailed summaries, descriptions, and/or use of quotations from the documentary film (with proper citations). 
Use of direct quotations from Carroll and Photinos & Tateishi to define, contextualize, and support the analysis. You can use additional resources you have found on your own, but these will not count towards the source usage requirements, and you will need to contextualize and cite the sources appropriately. 
Focus: While you are being asked to summarize the central idea of the text, the primary focus of this essay should be on analyzing the rhetoric used within the text. 
See rubric (on the Essay 1 Submission Page) for more specific grading criteria.
The documentary I choose was into the circle 

Guidelines for Literary Analysis
In this essay you should combine your practice responding and analyzing short stories with support derived from research. So far, in the discussion boards, we have practiced primarily formal analysis—your own interpretations based on the text of a short story.  Now I want you to practice integrating research into your discussion of a short story.  For this essay you will write a literary analysis that incorporates research.  Refer to the readings in this unit to help you get started.
Choose the story you will write about from the short stories located in the folder accompanying these instructions on eCampus.  I recommend that you read several of the stories and then pick one that you want to explore further.
To help guide you, you can choose one of the approaches explained in the “Approaches to Literary Analysis” located at the bottom of this document. Each approach will require research, and that research should provide the context in which you present your own ideas and support your thesis.
While I am asking you to conduct outside research, do not lose sight of the primary text to which you are responding—the story!  Your research should support your interpretations of the story. Be sure that your thesis is relevant to the story and that you quote generously from the story.
Finally, take some time to view the documents in the folder “Resources for Literary Analysis” in this unit. That folder includes information on how to begin your research as well as sample essays.
Purpose:  critical analysis, close reading, writing from sources
Length: 3-4 pages, approx 900 – 1200 words
Documentation:  Minimum of 4 sources required.  One source will be the story you are writing about.  You will then need at least 3 secondary sources.  All of them should be documented in MLA format. (Note: review the material in “finding and evaluating sources” to help you choose relevant and trustworthy sources.)
You will be evaluated on the quality of your interpretation as well as how well you use external sources.  I want to see that you can locate relevant sources and quote, paraphrase and summarize without plagiarizing.  Remember, any unique idea must be credited, even if you put it in your own words.
Below are some topic examples.  I do not require you to choose one of these topics.  They are just here to give you an idea of the type of approaches that will work for this essay.
1.   Philosophical analysis: How do the stories by Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus reflect the philosophy of existentialism?  
2.   Socio/cultural analysis:  What opinion about marriage and gender roles does Hemingway advance in “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”? 
3.  Historical analysis: What social dilemmas faced by African Americans in the 1960s might have inspired Toni Cade Bambara to write “The Lesson”?
4.  Biographical analysis:  What events in Salman Rushdie’s life might have influenced the events in “At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers”?
5. Psychological analysis:  How is John Cheever’s “The Swimmer” a metaphor for the psychology of addiction?
Approaches to Literary Analysis
Formal analysis – This type of analysis focuses on the formal elements of the work (language, symbolism, plot, character, setting) in an effort to explain how the story functions. It is concerned with the parts of the text and how those parts fit together to create meaning.  Outside information such as the author’s background and historical events are generally not referenced in formalist criticism. A formal analysis conceives of the literary work as a self-contained experience. If you choose this approach you will need to research scholarly interpretations of your selected story and include those as part of the conversation.
Historical analysis- This type of analysis uses historical context to understand the work. Many 20 th century stories can be best understood within the framework of major events: Industrialization, The Holocaust, WWII, The Great Depression, The Civil Rights Movement, feminism, etc.  A historical analysis will “base interpretations on the interplay between the text and historical contexts.”
” a piece of literature is shaped by the time period in which it was written and thus must be examined and interpreted in the context of that time period. This theory attempts to tie the characters, events and language in a piece of literature to events from the time period in which it was written. ”
If you choose this approach for your literary analysis, you should be well aware of the major events of the time period.
Biographical analysis – This type of analysis uses the author’s life as a starting point for interpreting the story. The belief is that it is necessary to know about the author and the political, economical, and sociological context of his times in order to truly understand his works.  How do the themes present in the story reflect the concerns and experiences of the author?  In this approach there may be considerable overlap with historical analysis.  That’s ok-they are not mutually exclusive.
Sociological analysis (cultural criticism) –  This type of analysis interprets the story in term of social structures:  class, race, gender, culture, nationality or economics. Feminist criticism, postcolonial criticism, Marxist criticism, etc. all fall into this category. It can also overlap with historical analysis.  For example, a Marxist criticism of Catcher in the Rye might claim that Holden’s depression is derived from material wealth and social inequality.
Philosophical  analysis:   This approach uses a philosophical framework from which to approach the work.  The belief is that the larger purpose of literature is to teach morality and to probe philosophical issues. Existentialism is a common philosophy that find roots in literature, particularly in that of Sartre and Camus.  Here are some questions to ask if you are interested in this approach.
·   What religious or ethical beliefs does the text deal with directly?  Are any religions or philosophies mentioned specifically in the text?
·   What religious or ethical beliefs or philosophies does the author seem to favor?  How can you tell?
·   What religious or ethical beliefs or philosophies does the author seem to disfavor? 
·   What behaviors do the characters display that the author wants us to think are “right”? 
Psychological Analysis:   This approach uses theories of human behavior as a means of analyzing the story. Psychological critics view works through the lens of psychology. They look either at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves, although the former is generally considered a more respectable approach. Most frequently, psychological critics apply Freudian psychology to works, but other approaches (such as a Jungian approach) also exist.
·   Are there any specific psychologists or psychological theories mentioned in the text?  In what ways?
·   What theories of human behavior does the writer seem to believe?  How can you tell?
·   What theories of human behavior does the writer seem to reject?  How can you tell?
·   In what ways do the structure and organization of the text indicate the writer’ s beliefs about the workings of the mind?
Thesis Templates for Literary Analysis
Formal analysis
The author conveys the theme of _____________________ through the use of _______________ and ________________.
The central conflict in the story is  _________________________ and this conflict is intensified by the author’s use of ____(literary element)___________ and ______(literary element)____________.
Historical Analysis
The __________________________ (historical event) provides a framework for understanding the theme of ___________________ in the story.
Biographical Analysis
The story can be read as a metaphor for the author’s own experience with _____________________.
Psychological Analysis
Through the main character, this story demonstrates the common psychological problem of _________________.
Sociological Analysis
The author wrote  this story to teach readers about the injustices of ________________________ for  _____________________ people. 
The real villain in the story is the cultural expectation, common in the 20th century,  that ___________________.
Philosophical Analysis
This story illustrates the central dilemma posed by the philosophy of __________________.

must use a minimum of three reliable, credible & respectable
sources (include a “Works Cited Page)
c) All three sources must be judiciously used, i.e. all paragraphs and
subtopics smartly supported
d) No direct quotes are allowed
e) Your writing focus should be on relevant key points related to your
movie topic. After watching your film of choice, I am sure that there
will be several topics, points, or “facts” brought up that invoke your
desire and need to do further research.
f) Write a two-page double-spaced, 12-point reflection paper
g) Times New Roman must be your font
h) You must have 1-inch margins
i) You must cite your work using Turabian or Chicago style

Develop a draft essay according to the following formatting guidelines: (Papers submitted that
do not meet these formatting requirements will be returned to you ungraded.)
Minimum of 3 typed, double-spaced pages (about 600–750 words), Times New Roman, 12 pt
font size
MLA formatting
Topics
Most Memorable Incident in Your Life
What Challenges Have You Overcome?
What Do You Do When You Encounter Obstacles to Success?
What Life Lessons Have Adversity Taught You?
Is Struggle Essential to Happiness?
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OVERVIEW: In this assignment, you will review a code of ethics of a well-known company or organization and answer questions about the strengths and potential weaknesses of the code.
ASSIGNMENT: Download the submission template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment. You will return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.
Touchstone 2 Template
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review this tutorial for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert: Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Directions
STEP 1: Choose Code of Ethics
Select ONE code of ethics from the list provided. You may not use a code of ethics not on this list. Note: Some of these require following additional links within the page to read the complete document. You should follow all links and read the complete contents of the code of ethics you select.
3M https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/ethics-compliance/code/
Berkshire Hathaway https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/govern/ethics.pdf
Starbucks https://livingourvalues.starbucks.com/
Society for Human Resource Management https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/pages/code-of-ethics.aspx
American Society of Association Executives https://www.asaecenter.org/about-us/policies/code-of-conduct
Step 2: Evaluate Code of Ethics
Answer the following questions, applying the vocabulary and concepts from the tutorials.
1. Name the company or organization whose code of ethics you have chosen.
2. Review the code of ethics you’ve chosen and find the part of the code that addresses each topic below. Write 1–2 sentences paraphrasing the company policy on each topic. (See Employee Conduct Code.)
Basic conduct
Confidentiality
Competition
Giving and receiving gifts
Insider trading
Social media usage
Disparagement
For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, they state, “Any single gift or entertainment accepted must have a nominal value no greater than $75 and meet all of the guidelines in our Business Gifts and Entertainment Policy.” This would relate most closely to “giving and receiving gifts.” In the space provided in the template, you could write, “Employees may not receive gifts that are worth more than $75.”
If you cannot find a particular policy after carefully searching through the entire document or website, you may instead write a sentence or two about why this particular business has chosen not to include a policy in their code of ethics. For example, the lack of a social media policy may be intentional or may be an oversight. Which do you think it is, in this case? What potential problems might occur because the company has not included this concern in their code of ethics?
3. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing whether the code describes an ethical minimum (legal compliance) or a higher ethical standard. Support your answers with specific examples from the code. (See Working Conditions.) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics states “nondiscrimination.” In this case, it would be a legal duty of the organization not to discriminate because of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, so this is an ethical minimum.
4. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing what kind of culture the company seems to have based on the competing values framework (adhocracy, clan, market, hierarchy). Support your answers with specific examples from the code of ethics. (See What is Business Culture?.) For example, the American Red Cross code of ethics asks employees to “…embrace the rich diversity around us and strive to be inclusive….” This relates most closely with clan culture in the CVF.
5. After reviewing the code of ethics (especially the sections listed in question #2), write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing what ethical theory they seem to follow. (See Origin of Ethics and Modern Ethical Theories.) Support your answer with specific examples from the code of ethics. For example, in the American Red Cross code of ethics, the element of “harassment-free workplace” relates most closely with virtue ethics because the reasoning behind the policy is to help people flourish.
6. Based on this organization’s code of ethics, write 2–3 sentences in response to each question.
Do you feel they are reasonable and employee-centered?
Do any of the policies give you concern?
Would you want to work here?
What additional information would you find useful before making a decision to work here or not?
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ Did you select a code of ethics from the ones listed above and read it carefully in its entirety?
❒ Did you locate each topic in the code of ethics and describe it in your own words?
❒ If any policy is missing, did you explain in your own words why they may not have included a policy and what problems may occur because of this?
❒ Did you answer all of the subsequent questions using both language from the code of ethics and the concepts and terms covered in the tutorials?
❒ Did you meet the length requirements for each question?
❒ Did you review the rubric to make sure you are meeting all of the goals of the assignment?
❒ Did you review your Touchstone to ensure no grammar errors exist?
B. Rubric
Advan

Explain what you learned by using GMC Library’s Opposing Viewpoints database. What obstacles did you encounter? How did you overcome them? How did you find valid sources for your annotated bibliography? Why are the Viewpoints, Featured Viewpoints, and Academic Journal sections helpful for academic writing? Why do you identify and avoid summary articles? How do you find the correct MLA Works Cited entry using Opposing Viewpoints? 
Tip: Remember your audience for discussion forums: peers & professor. Your initial post should be between 200-300 words. 
I will provide documents where you can find these answers. Alongside a document with links to help. READ ALL OF THEM. Also, I will provide a link to the library so you can see what it looks like.

Proposal Assignment:
Assignment Overview: In this assignment, you will engage in critical thinking and persuasive writing by proposing a community-centered project. The goal is to choose a pressing issue that you believe is important to both you and your community (you get to define who your community is or at what level). You will present your issue, explain its significance, identify potential stakeholders, and make a compelling case for why the larger community should care about this issue.
Assignment Instructions:
Part 1: Issue Selection
Select a pressing issue that you are passionate about and that you believe has a significant impact on your community. This issue can pertain to social, environmental, political, or other aspects of community life. Ensure that your chosen issue has relevance to the larger community beyond just personal interest.
Part 2: Description of Issue 2. Provide a comprehensive description of the issue. Explain why this issue is important to you personally and how it affects your community. Consider using personal anecdotes to illustrate its impact.
Part 3: Stakeholders 3. Identify the key stakeholders involved in the issue. This may include individuals, organizations, or institutions with a vested interest in the problem. Explain their roles and possible perspectives on the issue. Be sure to consider both those who may support and those who may oppose.
Part 4: Community Relevance 4. Make a compelling argument for why the larger community should care about this issue. Discuss the broader implications and potential consequences if the issue is not addressed. 
Formatting and Submission:
You MUST COMPOSE YOUR PROPOSAL IN THE GOOGLE TEMPLATE PROVIDED.
Your proposal should be a minimum of 500 words in length.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spacing.
You are NOT required to use sources for this submission, however, if you do, cite any sources used in MLA format.
Evaluation Criteria: Your proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Clarity and depth of issue description.
Personal and community relevance of the issue.
Identification and discussion of stakeholders.
Effectiveness of the argument for the larger community’s involvement.
Organization and presentation of ideas.
Proper formatting and mechanics.
This assignment aims to develop your persuasive writing and critical thinking skills while encouraging you to consider the power of community engagement and advocacy in addressing important issues.

The ad I chose is the images uploaded! 
Your task, in this assignment, is to find an ad and analyze everything about it. You must discover how the ad itself is an argument, what is the ad selling (you will be surprised at how often it is not selling the actual product, but a lifestyle instead!), who is the intended audience, how is the argument built to appeal to that audience, and finally, evaluate how effective the ad is in appealing to the intended audience. Remember, the intended audience may not be you, so do not base your judgements on whether the ad works for you, but whether or not it appeals to the stereotypical customer for the product.
This essay should be organized using criteria, which you will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the ad. This criterion should be stated in a clearly defined thesis statement that picks a side and argues it.  Essentially, you must ask and answer: how does the commercial accomplish its argumentative purpose, and how well does it address its intended audience?
Your analysis and evaluation should focus on those aspects of argumentation that we cover, and the websites provided in PowerPoints.  Make sure to support your analytical and evaluative claims with sufficient evidence in the form of examples from the commercial/ad or from the examples of successful appeals provided.
Be sure to talk about:
The ad, give a DEEPLY detailed description of the ad, as if your audience had never seen it and will never see it
The demographic in deep detail (who specifically down to age, location, income, family status, relationship status, hobbies, lifestyle, etc is this ad targeting).
The Rhetorical Appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
The Needs Appeals (15 advertising appeals found in What is Rhetorical Analysis Slideshow)
Color, placements, font, camera angle (ask, how is everything you are seeing working together to create a need or want in the viewer)
What is the ad selling beyond the product (is the ad selling a lifestyle, a wish or dream, a stereotype the audience wishes to become, a celebrity the audience wishes they could be, how does the ad make the product look like something the audience needs)
Your essay should be logically organized with a clear and well-supported thesis.
Paper MUST be written in MLA format.  Suggested page-length: 4 – 6 pages, double-spaced, Time New Roman, 12 pt. font, 1″ margins.

Write a essay with direct quotes from charles dickens oliver twist, and both articles. The topics are character development and identity, social critiquem narrative techniques.  my theisis is In Tini
Mogea’s article, “A study of Oliver Twist Inferiority on Charles… Suffering
as Reflected in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist,” and Michal Peled Ginsburg’s
“Dickens and the Scene of Recognition,” both authors provide insights into the
themes that undermine Dicken’s story. Mogea’s exploration of suffrage and
social inferiority in Oliver Twist reveals harsh realities of Victorian society
and demonstrates Oliver’s character transformation from a shy quiet, shy orphan
to a strong figure. This analysis underscores Dicken’s work of social
inequality and the impact on the environment on personal development. On the
other hand, Ginsburg’s examination of recognition scenes in the story highlight
moments of character shifts and identity realizations. Although these scenes
not only add tension to the story but also add more emphasis on the themes of
social belonging and individual discovery. Both articles offer a deep
understanding of how Dicken’s uses suffering and recognition to build emotional
depth and critique societal norms. feel free to edit or change it to make it fit better with the essay